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Dolica¿s 62 Aluminum Proline Tripod is ideal for both indoor and outdoor photography It is perfect for events, sports activity, capturing that one amazing shot Designed for use with Point-N-Shoot cameras and / or Digital SLR cameras Tripod Features: Professional Aluminum alloy construction and able to support up to 13.2 lbs Base thread: 3/8 Ballhead, quick release plate, bubble level and compass 90 degree vertical platform Standard-wide angle, semi-wide angle, full-wide angle Quick release leg locks and non-slip rubber feet. more info
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Excellent for the money…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I showed up at a gathering of my wifes family with my camera and this tripod. I heard someone say, “who hired a photographer” while I was setting up. This tripod seems to be an excellent quality for the price. I have used it numerous times with my Canon Eos and Tamron 200 – 500 lens, and it is always sturdy. It comes in a carrying case, with an allen wrench to tighten the leg mounts. The ball head and quick release function perfectly and hold my big lens perfectly. It also has a weight hook which comes in handy. The only thing I’ve noticed that could be construed as an issue is that the lower sections of each leg are very tight and almost hard to pull out. I will tell you that after many uses, they are starting to slide more freely. I love this tripod, quality and value are excellent. I highly recomend it.
Good for the money
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I like this tripod. You definitely get your money’s worth. The only thing I don’t like is that I’m having a slight problem pulling one of the legs out and putting one of the legs back in. It’s not a real big problem but I think eventually the tripod will give out. One of the plastic joints that release and lock the legs make a loud noise like it’s about to break when I lock the legs. Overall it’s a nice tripod but eventually will wear down quickly if you use frequently. If you don’t plan on using the tripod often, I highly recommend this product. The ball head works well and the bag it comes with is very useful.
Poorly built
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I purchased it because of its low price, good review and because it said it can support more than 13 lbs (My camera + lens can go up to 4 lbs, so I needed a sturdy tripod). After getting the item, I found that one of the adjusting-nuts at bottom was not locking. I returned the product. This adjusting-nut mechanism appeared weak by design. I finally bought Manfrotto 190XDB 3 Section Aluminum Tripod with Manfrotto 390RC2 Pan & Tilt Head which is very well built and I am happy with it.
Dolica ax620b100 = Fail !
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
received mine in the mail today, and was excited to go shoot with it. Right when i tool it out of the box, I noticed something was wrong. The installation of the camera holder base was broken. So it would not hold the camera at all. Highly recommend Not getting this product. I should have listened to the bad reviews….
Save your time and look for a better product !
The good news, Amazong is willing to pay the return shipping :] Thanks amazon !
Outstanding tripod.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended. I am not a professional photographer but I do have a very active interest in photography; so, my comments may not be spot-on for the professional. The Dolica 62″ is a very good tripod for the price. This tripod has the extended height to make it comfortable to use, for folks 6′ and above. Very easy to set-up/balance. Leg extention and lock/unlock works well. The tripod is light and easy to pack and has level-bubble and compass vial/dial mounted in an easy to see location on top of the tripod leg assembly. I found the compass to be a useful item. The camera to mount-locking mechanism is a bit cumbersome, but functions well. I am not versed in tripods that require separate/add-on ball/head assembly and when researching tripods found that set-up to be very expensive and something that I doubt I would get the value from. I use the tripod primarily for time-lapse, landscape and family photography.
Great tripod for the money.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This tripod is very flexible in how it allows you to position the camera. It’s lightweight, sturdy, the legs move independently, you can place its head between the legs. It has padding on the top leg segments for carrying the tripod balanced on your shoulder.
Initially I had a slight give in the head. Apparently the head can be removed from the shaft and had backed off a thread or two. After tightening, it was rock solid.
Some leg segments don’t slide to their full extent smoothly, but I haven’t had any problems with it.
The quick release plate really needs torqued down or my camera slips on it a little, but when it does hold it’s rock solid. Thankfully I rarely remove the plate.
There isn’t a drag control on the head, when released it flops…
When removing the center shaft, make sure you loosen it all the way or the shaft may get caught when you slide it back in.
The compass… doesn’t move at all. This wasn’t even a selling point for me, but if you think “hey that’s nice”… I’ve tapped it, rotated it, shaken it…
Finally, this tripod isn’t very fast to setup. When the ball is released you have to hold the camera until you lock it again. So while you can quickly adjust your angle it’s problematic for moving targets. I purchased this for landscapes/closeups, so not an issue.
Finally… this tripod is a third the price of the next cheapest ball head. Overall it’s a good quality and does exactly what I needed. Looking into a pan head next and am wondering if the heads are interchangeable.
Great quality.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have used the tripod three times already since buying online.
The plan is to keep it in the car for interviews with clients.
So far its very easy to use and quick to set up.
I would recommend this tripod for people who shoot a lot of home videos
or for people working on their own business videos.
sturdy tripod and great value
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Have used it several times for my canon sxi dslr camera. Easy to set and holds camera steady. Would purchase again.
Well built…excellent value.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is better than I thought it would be…for the money. I wish it had a “head handle” (for lack of a better term) to guide the head controls when panning, etc. However, it is a sturdy, well-made, and lightweight tripod that is perfect for my level of photography (amateur).
It depends on why you need a tripod
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Whether you should get this tripod or not really depends on what you need a tripod for. I got this to hold up a light (Lowell ego) that can screw to a tripod. For that it’s perfect. For reference, I’m a rank amateur and use a manfrotto 190x and d80 with light lenses, mainly for project documentation and food.
If you need a tripod to hold the camera for framing, convenience, but are doing relatively short exposures, remote or timer shutter, and don’t really need to eliminate small vibrations, this is fine. Handling is more clunky than the manfrotto, but not bad. the 4th leg section on mine is stiff.
For long exposures at full extension, you would need to be extremely careful of vibration. Extending the 4th leg section is a big step down in stiffness. The 190x is more solid in this role, but I can appreciate why one would want the way more expensive tripods if doing these shots all the time.
At its shortest, it’s plenty stiff to be a tabletop tripod, and the variable position legs are handy.
The ballhead is removable and ok for the d80 and small lenses if you crank down on it. The center column can be reversed if you unscrew the hook, but it’s kind of a pain. Smells like diesel fuel.
Like other commenters have said, it’s a very good value. You may need something bigger/stiffer/stronger depending on your application. It’s not a magic substitute for a higher end tripod, but it’s much better built than the next step down.
Now, do they really need to write “PROLINE” in 7 places on the tripod?
Dolica Proline Tripod
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This tripod is great for the money. It is well built and sturdy. and the case is surprisingly good quality. It has a strong strap with good zipper. The quick release plate locks solidly on the tripod head. I would buy this tripod again–in fact, maybe I should order another one just for fun!
Excellent for the money
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a great tripod. I have tried it with my friend’s Canon 20D with Tamron 28-75mm lens and my Canon 500D (T1i) with Canon 55-250mm lens attached. Both were supported by the ballhead in both positions without any visible creeping. The only thing that makes me a bit uneasy is that the leg extensions seem kind of thin. Fully extended, I am not sure how much wind it will withstand outdoors. But for now, these are just suspicions for an otherwise great tripod for the money.
Pros:
- Good price
- Good height
- Lightweight
- Very flexible
- Easy to operate
- Similar ballhead is worth about $40 in the store
- Excellent bag
Cons:
- Leg extensions feel thin.
Look No Further
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you are looking for a superbly engineered and constructed tripod, loaded with features that would probably cost you at least $150 in your local Photo Store, BUT, wish to pay less than $50, LOOK NO FURTHER.
This is the best buy you will find in a medium weight , high quality aluminum tripod with a LARGE ball head for quick and easy adjustment of your camera. Trust me: I have owned perhaps 25 digital cameras (from point and shoot to SLR’s) and several tripods within the past ten years. This is the best value, in a tripod that you will find.. Get one, before the price goes up– as it surely will!
PS The very few negative comments are very minor points, sometimes as a result of not knowing how to adjust the equipment. Toss them aside, and, get one. You’ll be glad you did.
Wonderful tripod at a great price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
When I bought this tripod about two months ago, it was replacing an old Sunpak one which snapped at the head. Obviously, not a good sign for my DSLR needs. So I was hoping this Dolica one would hold up to much more rigorous use. I was right.
The legs are generally strong, except for when fully extended. Then they can get a little wobbly. Everything else, though, is very well built. The quick release latch is nice and tight, and the main shaft & ball head are sturdy enough for all your heavy use needs.
Just a couple things to note, however. The ball head does NOT have a handle on it, so you will always have to have a firm grip on your camera when adjusting it. I’ve had some scary mishaps with it, involving my camera toppling over because of an accidental ball head lever release. Also, my tripod was shipped to me with one of the legs being about an inch longer than the others. I’m not sure if that’s standard or if mine was a fluke, but just a word of caution for those perfectionists out there. Other than that, this tripod is a sturdy yet light tripod, with all the features you’ll need for everyday use at a great price.
Value for the money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Light wight, solid built quality and nice appearance. Like the ball-head assmebly and you’ll appreciate how easy it is to flip to portrait mode in a second. Comes with a nice carry-bag. Wish the quick release plate a bit larger.
We used the tripod as artist easels
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
As Plein Air painters my wife and I each bought one of these tripods to use on our trip to Italy. We needed a tripod that we could pack in luggage and was sturdy enough to hold our palette boxes. Our boxes empty are 5 lbs, full of supplies they were pushing 10 lbs. Plus the stress of mixing paint and painting in windy conditions. The tripod was perfect, it was small enough, light enough and sturdy enough. We use Soltek easels when we can drive to a location, it is bigger and heavier, but sets up quickly. With this tripod and our boxes we could set up almost as fast as the Soltek. The art supply company we bought the palette boxes from sold a lighter weight tripod for twice the price. Artists buy this tripod, you will not be disappointed.
impressive quality.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this tripod based on reviews (from multiple sites) and price. I am very impressed. At 2.9 lbs., with a well made shoulder case, it is transportable. The tripod is solid, flexible and easily adjusted. The adjustment to a macro setting where the center column is inverted is very useful for photographing documents. I am a teacher, and digitally copy student work for their portfolios. I had a light-weight travel-weight Bogen, that this replaced. I couldn’t be happier. I disagree with the reviewers that mentioned the clips as being plastic and of questionable quality. The clips are of a thick, robust nature, and should stand up easily to years of use.
tripod
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This was a gift for my grown daughter. I cant comment on the way it works and all that. It looked great and it came in a great case. I would buy myself one.
Disappointing Performance – Very Low Build Quality
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
If possible, I would RATE THIS ITEM 2.5 STARS
The Dolica AX620B100 62 inch Proline Tripod looked very nice and promising as I removed the tripod from the supplied bag. Unfortunately, once set up, this Chinese made product turned out to be very disappointing in terms of basic performance, build and quality control.
One, in terms of overall stiffness this tripod, for it’s size, has a low resonance frequency and takes about 2-3 seconds to dampen out. When set to the same height, this tripod is no more rigid than a Slik Mini II tripod.
Two, the three Dolica tripod legs are not uniform in length (see photo). Also the threaded rod sections extending from the bottom of tripod legs are not equal as well. Although not major, none of my other tripods are this way.
Three, a leg on the tripod is warped and not straight (see photo). When fully extended, the warp leg flays out ~2+ inches from where the legs proper position should be.
Four, a leg section compression tab lock for one of the tripod legs does not function properly (see photo). From the photo, one can see that the center compression lock tab (lever) does not stay seated in the indent position. Hence, when this center leg section is extended, in truth the section is not fully secured, locked in place and could collapse unexpectedly.
Five, because one of the legs is very warped, the Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch tripod does not, in its natural state, stand perpendicular (normal) when placed on level ground (see photo) and a basic tripod function. Note how the string in the photo, which starts off centered at top is left of center at the bottom of the photo. I’ve owned over a dozen different tripods and I have never had a tripod lean this much from perpendicular.
Six, the center spot bubble level on the ball head is not level and cannot be used as a reference. Although minor, it reflects the generally low build quality of the tripod.
Seven, the compass does not point north, or south (see photo). On average, the compass is off by about +/-55 degrees, sometimes to the East and sometimes to the West. There was a time when China could make a good compass, but I guess that time has come and gone.
On the positive side, the tripod came supplied with a nice carrying bag with adjustable shoulder strap. I only wish the tripod was built with the same attention to detail.
From the persistent lean of the Dolica tripod, the warped leg, to the unsecure center release lock, I find this tripod to be more trouble than it’s worth and unsatisfactory. On the whole, I consider Dolica’s tripod and quality control to be below average for there are far too many discrepancies present in this one product. My final impression, that Dolica is more interested in making a quick sale based on price than manufacturing quality tripods.
Minus 0.75 for the persistent lean of the tripod.
Minus 0.50 for the improperly functioning leg extension release lock.
Minus 0.25 for the warped tripod leg.
Minus 0.25 for the legs not being uniform in length.
Minus 0.25 center spot bubble level is not level.
Minus 0.25 for the built in compass does not point North.
Minus 0.25 over all build quality.
Great Tripod for D40 and other cameras
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love the ball head. Easy to use. The tripod is light, easy to carry it around. Some people said it should be use for the point and shoot cameras only. I don’t agree. Of course you don’t have to use it for telephoto lenses on a heavy D300 camera. If you actually spent $2k on a camera, then you want a more solid tripod.
This tripod does the trick, and I found it stable. It is so well designed, that it opens wides enough to create a stable legs opening.
If you need a good, light, low prices, ball head tripod, this is the right one…
For the money…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I kept starting to write this review with a preconseption that I was going to rate it at 2 or maybe 3 stars. So giving it 5 seems pretty odd right? Well, in comparrison to high end tripods, this is most definatly a 2 or 3 star product. I’ve had the chance to play around with a Manfrotto (not sure of the model), and this is not nearly that well built. But it also doesn’t cost hundreds of dollars. The reason this got 5 stars from me, is because it deserves it for the price. I ended up getting it for around 50 dollars, and comparing that with cheap pan head tripods that you’d get from somewhere like Best Buy for the same or more money, this is a steal. I’d say that if you plan on getting into serious photography work, and you’re spending a thousand dollars on a body, and another thousand or more on lenses, then you shouldn’t even be looking at this item. If you’re someone like me though, and you have kids and are shooting on the side for kicks, and have a limited budget, then this is totally worth your money.
I hope one day to be able to get a nicer tripod, and one nice feature of this one is that it does actually have a removable head, so I plan on replacing that first, and then the legs as I can afford. Ultimately, the features this thing comes packed with for the price cannot be beat for someone starting out.
Good value for the money
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Great quality, stable, and great functionalities. I liked it very much and is a great value for the money, much better than similar priced options. Works great with my Nikon SLR. The only thing is that I did not find the quick release plate easy to use.
Feels stable
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Dolica feels very stable and worked well on a few test shots. The bag that comes with it also feels nice. It definitely looks like it is worth way more than the 40 something it is sold for. I really like the quick release head. The instruction manual that comes with it could be a little more detailed but overall I am not complaining
Great tripod for the money. Worth every penny!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am totally impressed with this tripod after spending weeks looking for a decent tripod for under $50. It’s light, flexible, and seems very well put together. I love the ability to arrange it for macro shots. Get this one if you can’t spring for a high quality one in the hundreds of dollars.
Good deal for a great little package.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Although I would avoid putting a heavy SLR rig on it for the most part, it works perfect for my purposes. I needed to find some sturdy, compact tripods to hold my extra shoe flashes when I need to employ remote flashes on location. I also needed something handy to serve as a backup plan to my main tripod in a pinch. Because I need to have several of them to support multiple flashes, I needed a solution to be to be budget conscience, but I don’t want cheap stuff either. This Dolica tripod fit the bill perfectly. Comparitively, it’s really the best deal I could find and I looked far and wide for some time. Sturdy and well built, it fits nicely with the rest of my high end equipment. I’ll likely be buying several of them for my flashes.